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The Science of Happiness

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March 26, 2025 - April 23, 2025

This Course Runs From

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM EDT 5 weeks

Where

The Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning

Phone: (609) 751-9699
101 Poor Farm Road
Princeton, NJ
08540
USA

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Program Details

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Science is inviting you to transcend the vernacular notion of “happiness”. Is it really “joy” or “excitement”? Does it really result from "wealth", “consumption” or “status”? Or is it really something else? The thinking of philosophers, neuroscientists, behavioral scientists and clinicians has converged: Happiness is “an inside job”, that is durable and that elevates and heals. But is it a feeling or a state of mind? The science reveals a happiness that is rooted in action, not consumption—in action, not just positive thinking—in action, not just solitary contemplation. It is action that is accessible and doable, clears thinking, advances emotional resiliency, and epitomizes well-being. This series can be characterized as a combination of scholarship and an awareness of practical strategies. There will be lectures, videos, a bibliography of texts and A/V, and hopefully a considerable exchange of ideas and curiosities.

COURSE LEADER
Bruce A. Maloof, Ph.D. did his doctoral work at Brandeis University followed by appointments to Dalhousie University, Boston University, and the Harvard Medical School. He was the Founder and CEO of Behavioral Solutions, P.C. a group practice in Greater Boston, and was appointed as a State-wide advisor to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Mental Health.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note: This Evergreen Forum course offers a in-person experience only which means it will not be recorded. Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Please contact Johanna Peters, Director of Social Services at 609.751.9699, ext. 111 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to submit a request form by following the link here to apply.

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DISCLAIMER
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REFUND INFORMATION
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